About Antioch

One of the great things to do in Antioch, CA is the Contra Costa County Fair held in early June each year. The fair features musical entertainment. Each year the fair features many unique acts. In 2011, the fair will feature Fables of the West, which is a strolling cowboy comedy team who have performed on Saturday Night Life and with such country signers as Kenny Chesney, Lonestar, Teri Clark, Diamond Rio, Gary Allan, and Rascal Flatts. The Contra Costa County Fair will also feature Flo the Clown, who has delighted fair attendees for twenty years. The fair will also feature the Movie Stunt Adventure where participants will be able to receive training in being a movie stunt person and then perform some of the death defying acts. Those attending the fair will be able to touch some very unusual animals, including a monkey, fox, parrot, kinkajou, alligator, and a snake. Guests to the fair will also be able to learn about music, gravity, and see a traveling medicine show.

What would a county fair be without the animals? Visitors to the Contra Costa County Fair will be able to see many prize winning animals including those raised by 4-H and FFA members. Some of these animals include lambs, hogs, rabbits, and cows. The 4-H and FFA members will be very glad to tell you about their animals. These 4-H and FFA members have worked hard and they will be awarded by the selling of their animals at an auction. This is a great opportunity for the public to help a youth while getting some very fresh meat. These children have also worked hard on other projects including sewing, photography, and baking. Participants often use the Antioch, CA business directory to find out where to buy their animals and supplies.Fairs are magical places that just seem to bring families together. So if you are looking to spend some quality time with your family, try visiting the Contra Costa County Fair. You will not be disappointed in all the free things there are to do. Also, be prepared to help a young person by buying their animal at auction and get some very fresh quality meat. Most of all, try locating all the businesses afterward in the Antioch, CA yellow pages.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan